Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Foxendown
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Foxendown and Kent: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, with written paperwork.
- Garages being knocked down
- Block garages
- Lean-to roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal near Foxendown
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Foxendown
If you’re not sure your garage roof in Foxendown is asbestos, a sample test will tell you. Grey corrugated sheeting on a pre-2000 garage often is, but you cannot be certain by looking. From concrete-panel garages and roofs to clear before demolition, we cover ridge pieces, downpipes and cement gutters and more.
Rural garages near Foxendown are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Foxendown (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Foxendown garages: local notes
Foxendown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Foxendown is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
For rented homes with garages close to Sole Street station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Around Ranscombe Farm, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores.
For garage roof jobs in DA13, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Foxendown Lane and Brimstone Hill or the roads around them. Close by, we cover Meopham (1 mile north-west), Priestwood (1 mile south), Sole Street (1 mile north), Luddesdown (1 mile east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (3.3 miles south) and Gravesham Community Hospital (5.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Foxendown include Meopham School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Inn (1 mile north)
Nearby places to Foxendown
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is usually a separate job
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
Common questions in Foxendown
My garage in Foxendown has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do you cover Foxendown from London?
We cover Foxendown, about 22 miles from central London.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
A test is the only way to be sure, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can sample it safely from the edge.
Your options compared
Remove it or leave it? If it’s sound and you’re not planning work, it can stay; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
What affects the price in Foxendown
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- Material and condition
- The survey scope
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
Send us the address in Foxendown, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Foxendown
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, so they become brittle.
In older properties, we often see:
- Sheet garages
- Single and double garage roofs
- Garages due a new roof
- Pieces of broken roof
In Foxendown, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
How we work
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. Garage roof removal in Foxendown is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Corrugated sheets
Sheets are wrapped for disposal.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site